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Backing for new regional HIV testing and treatment scheme

Wednesday, April 23, 2025Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council could join a new regional scheme to improve access to HIV testing and treatment.

Rail disruption to continue for Caerphilly passengers

Wednesday, April 23, 2025Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Transport for Wales (TfW) has announced there will be no trains running between Cardiff and Caerphilly until Monday April 28.

Price hike for ‘lifeline’ meals on wheels service inches closer

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

A council committee agreed to back proposals for a flat rate of £6.89 for a daily main meal and dessert.

‘I’m petrified for the winter’: Homelessness on the rise as council urged to do more

Wednesday, April 23, 2025Wednesday, April 23, 2025

A councillor and a charity boss have said homelessness in Blackwood is reaching an all-time high, as the council insists it’s “proactively tackling a complex issue”.

Father and son who drowned off Australian coast named

Wednesday, April 23, 2025Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Robin Reed, 46, and his 17-year-old son Owen, from Caerphilly County Borough, died off the coast of Queensland on Sunday April 13.

More than 100 objections fail to stop approval of ‘first’ HMO in village

Tuesday, April 22, 2025Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council has approved planning permission for 7 Erasmus Terrace to be turned into a HMO for up to four people.

Citizens Advice: Get help with your council tax bill

Tuesday, April 22, 2025Tuesday, April 22, 2025

In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains some of the help available with your council tax bill.

Easter hampers delivered to families in need

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Each hamper, distributed from Rhymney Library as part of the ‘Everyone Deserves an Easter’ campaign, included a chicken dinner with vegetables, hot cross buns, Easter eggs and more.

Pupils hold ‘low carbon’ mock wedding with help from church

Tuesday, April 22, 2025Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Pupils from Fochriw Primary School have been learning about celebrations in their RE classes.

Two arrested after armed police raid home following ‘hoax call’

Tuesday, April 22, 2025Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Two people have been arrested after armed police burst into a home in Newport following a “hoax call”. 

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